Veterinary Technician, Ophthalmology

Location:

Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital of Byron Center

Schedule:

Monday
- Thursday 730am-530pm

Compensation: $21/hr +, Experience Will Determine Starting Wage

We believe in respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our team values kindness, teamwork, and a gossip-free, solution-focused work environment. We lift each other up and grow together.

Since opening in 2021 as the second location of our trusted veterinary care group (est. 1991), AESH Byron Center has continued to set the standard in emergency and specialty veterinary medicine. Our 10,000 sq. ft. hospital is open 24/7 and offers advanced care in Emergency and Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology and Cardiology. Here, you'll play a critical role in providing gold-standard care.

Make a meaningful impact by participating in clinical trials that drive advancements in veterinary care and improve the lives of pets!

You're a detail-oriented technician with solid technical skills, especially in anesthesia and surgical support, and ideally with experience in ophthalmology. You are calm under pressure, communicate clearly with clients and colleagues, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You're passionate about learning, value teamwork, and are committed to delivering exceptional care to every patient.

• Assist the Ophthalmologist during appointments and surgical procedures
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication administration
• Provide surgical prep, anesthesia monitoring, and post-op care
• Support patient restraint, comfort, and general nursing care
• Educate clients on patient conditions and post-operative instructions
• Conduct specialized ophthalmic diagnostics (e.g., Schirmer tear tests, tonometry, ocular ultrasound, ERG), if trained
• Maintain sterile field and perform sterile scrubs
• Accurately maintain patient records and documentation
• Participate in staff training and ongoing professional development
• Support hospital cleanliness, inventory, and safety protocols

• Minimum 2 years of relevant veterinary technical experience
• Advanced skill set in ophthalmology preferred (but not required)
• Strong anesthesia knowledge and surgical support experience
• Ability to lift and restrain animals up to 40 lbs
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• LVT preferred but not required

• Medical, Dental, Vision
  - Multiple health plan options so that you can choose something that suits your needs best.
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, FSA, HSA
• 401(k) with employer match
• Discounted Employee Pet Insurance
• Continuing Education Allowance
  : $1,000/year (FT), $500/year (PT)
• License fees covered for all employees including new and out-of-state transfers
• Paid Time Off
• Access to Ethos-wide expansive Vet Bloom Learning and Development platform with RACE approved CE
• In depth tier training program for both Veterinary Assistants and Licensed Veterinary Technicians
• Ethos Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Networks for continued LVT growth and aspiring VTS team members
• Monthly in-house CE presented for all team members
• And more

• 24-Hour Critical Care and Emergency Services
• 10 exam rooms, 3 state-of-the-art surgical suites
• On-site diagnostics, including ultrasound and CT
• Full In-house diagnostic lab
• Dedicated glass-enclosed critical care/ICU suite
• Independent GI & Respiratory isolation wards
• Feline-specific hospitalization ward
• Conference center for CE and community events

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Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

At Ethos, this isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care!

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